What other travelers are saying about Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium
Small but cozy stadium. In 2011, there was a big TUNAMI here. Many people were missing.Now this city is recovering. People want to see the hope on this stadium.
The stadium grounds are generally accessible for free when no events are scheduled. Interior access is limited and requires advance arrangements through local tourism offices or stadium management.
The Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum is adjacent to the stadium, charging around 500 yen admission. The surrounding Unosumai area contains memorial parks, preserved disaster remnants, and informational displays connected by walking paths.
Take the Tohoku Shinkansen to Shin-Hanamaki or Morioka, then transfer to the Kamaishi Line or Sanriku Railway to Kamaishi Station (approximately 4-5 hours total). From Kamaishi Station, take a local bus toward Unosumai (15-20 minutes) or a taxi.
Yes, the stadium hosts local rugby teams, regional competitions, and occasional national-level matches. Event schedules vary and should be checked through local tourism resources or sports associations before visiting.
This is the stadium where the Rugby World Cup matches were held.
I went when there was nothing going on so I thought it would be impossible to go inside, but when I went anyway, the gate was open and I was able to take a look around.
It's compact, but it's a well-maintained and nice stadium.
It's usually a calm environment, so it's hard to believe it was washed away by the tsunami. This makes the threat of nature feel even more real.
If you come to Kamaishi, it might be a good idea to take a short trip to Unosumai.
This is a rugby and soccer stadium.
Parking is available.
It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the nearest station, Unosumai Station.
This stadium was built as part of the disaster area reconstruction plan. Sports and gourmet events are held there regularly.
I stopped by while an event was taking place. The stadium is surrounded by mountains and is rich in nature. As it's a relatively new stadium, the facilities are clean and the wooden design is cool.
As it's a stadium, it is often at the mercy of the weather, and I feel that one drawback is that there are few areas to shelter from the wind and rain during rain or typhoons.
I especially felt this when it was raining when I visited. Also, part of the parking lot (used during events) is dirt, so it gets very muddy when it rains.
It's difficult to access without a car.
This is a place that I hope will be used to help with the reconstruction of the disaster area and revitalize the town!
"The town of steel and rugby" Kamaishi was newly built in August 2018 as a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Kamaishi is a region where rugby is popular, and was known nationwide during the Showa era when the Nippon Steel Kamaishi Rugby Club achieved 7 consecutive victories in the Japan Championship (v^ー°). Currently, they are active as the Kamaishi Seawaves rugby team! It is a compact stadium with 6,000 seats. The turf is well-maintained and is a vibrant green to the eye ✨ It must be hard work to maintain it. It was built on the site of an elementary and junior high school that was completely destroyed in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and is a symbol of Kamaishi's recovery and hope. Cedar that was damaged in the 2017 forest fire in the city was used, and the toilets and other areas are filled with the scent of cedar, which is very soothing 😊 It is unclear whether it can be used for ball games other than rugby ⚽ It seems that it can be used for visits/trials/training camps
